The farmers market is turning out to be a decent venue for my wares. So far my coasters are turning out to be fairly popular. Having said that, I am going to try to take my coasters in a slightly different direction by combining wood and cork. The coasters will come in sets of 6 withContinue reading “On the workbench”
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The Making of a Bowl
I often get asked how long it takes me to finish a piece. It really depends on the design and the method I am using, but pyrography is a time-consuming craft. It takes a steady hand and a lot of patience. With a normal day job and a young child, it takes longer. Take thisContinue reading “The Making of a Bowl”
Colorado Fires
As a former Colorado resident, my heart goes out to those affected by the fires. From now until July 10th, 15% of my online sales will go to the American Red Cross. The 15% will be specifically allocated to the local chapters that are supporting fire victims. Please visit my online stores at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/FireOakStudio and http://www.etsy.com/shop/FireOakStudio
Obvious Outdoor Event Lessons
I did my first outdoor Farmer’s Market today in Keene, NY and I learned some lessons about outdoor venues… lessons that should have been obvious in hindsight. First, it is windy outside. If you have a tent anchor it. Luckily, mine was adequately anchored for the light wind we had today. My display, however, wasContinue reading “Obvious Outdoor Event Lessons”
My Art Goals
I recently joined a cooperative blog called Artist Ambition. The blog is about the challenges and exercises the participating artists give themselves in order to improve. As I sat down to write my introduction and wish list or plan, I realized that I am not as clear on what I want to achieve in my art as I thought. I haveContinue reading “My Art Goals”
Watercolor
I have a rocky relationship with watercolor. It is one of the first mediums I used, but it is also the one I am farthest from mastering. I cannot just paint over my mistakes like I do in acrylic. Another problem I face with watercolor is anticipating how the water and paint will behave. ThenContinue reading “Watercolor”
Celtic Tree Alphabet – Letter G
Another letter is done. Here is a walk-through on how I paint these letters featuring letter G for the Goldenrain tree.
Commission Sale
I would really like to get painting again. I miss it. I can’t do anything really big right now, because of my pyrography projects, but I am opening up 5 commission slots for small (4×6) paintings. I’ll be offering these at a discounted rate of $15 plus shipping. If you are interested, please comment or sendContinue reading “Commission Sale”
The End and the Beginning
The year 2011 is coming to a close. I have had a very productive and wonderful year with art. I started my craft business and really started to hone my pyrography and overall art skills. I have had a few stumbles along the way, but overall I think I am heading in the right direction.Continue reading “The End and the Beginning”
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